Unit 5 Do you want to watch a game show? 考试题（无答案） 人教版英语八年级上册

八年级上英语 Unit 5 考试题
一、单项选择
—Do you want to ______ the game show —Sure. I think it’s interesting.
A. come B. join C. take part in D. arrive
—What do you think of soap operas —______. But my mother likes them.
A. I can’t stand them B. I don’t mind it C. I love it D. I like them
We should ______ a plan for the coming vacation.
A. come up B. come up with C. catch up D. catch up with
—______ do you plan to watch the news
—Because I hope to find out what’s going on around the world.
A. What B. Which C. Why D. When
She doesn’t mind ______ at home alone though she may feel lonely.
A. stay B. staying C. to stay D. stayed
—Can you tell me why you learn English so well
—It’s very simple. ______ you work, ______ grades you will get.
A. The harder; the best B. The hard; the better
C. Harder; better D. The harder; the better
My mother expects me ______ the first place in the exam.
A. get B. to get C. getting D. got
I like the talk shows because they’re ______.
A. educational B. meaningless C. boring D. tiring
—Would you like to go shopping with me —______. But I’m busy now.
A. No, thanks B. That’s all right C. I’d love to D. Sure
This movie is ______ interesting ______ I want to watch it again.
A. so; that B. too; to C. as; as D. such; that
二、阅读理解
A.
Do you like talent shows Nowadays, talent shows are getting more and more popular around the world. All kinds of people join these shows. These shows give everyone a chance to show their talents. If you are good at something, you can be famous through the shows.
For example, some people can sing very well. They sing different kinds of songs, like pop, rock and country music. Others can dance beautifully. They can perform different styles of dance, such as modern dance, ballet and folk dance. There are also people who are good at magic tricks. They can make the audience feel amazed.
However, some people don’t like talent shows. They think that some contestants (参赛者) just want to be famous quickly and they don’t really have great talents. Also, the shows sometimes seem to be too commercial (商业化的). But despite these problems, talent shows still attract a lot of people. They are a great way to find new stars and bring a lot of fun to our lives.
Why are talent shows popular
A. Because only famous people can join them.
B. Because they give people a chance to show their talents.
C. Because they are very easy to watch.
D. Because there are no judges in them.
What kind of talents can people show in talent shows
A. Only singing. B. Only dancing.
C. Singing, dancing and magic tricks. D. Only magic tricks.
Some people don’t like talent shows because ______.
A. they think the contestants are not good-looking
B. they think the shows are too boring
C. they think some contestants just want to be famous quickly and the shows are too commercial
D. they think the shows are too long
What does the underlined word “amazed” mean in Chinese
A. 兴奋的 B. 惊讶的 C. 无聊的 D. 满意的
What’s the main idea of this passage
A. To introduce different kinds of talent shows.
B. To talk about the advantages and disadvantages of talent shows.
C. To tell people how to join talent shows.
D. To show that talent shows are the best shows.
B.
Mickey Mouse and his friends are very popular all over the world. They have been on TV, in movies and in theme parks. People love them because they are cute, funny and always bring happiness.
Walt Disney created Mickey Mouse in 1928. At that time, the first sound cartoon was coming out. Mickey Mouse was in it. He was a simple character with big ears and a round nose. But he quickly became famous. Disney made many short cartoons with Mickey Mouse. In these cartoons, Mickey had all kinds of adventures. He met many friends, like Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy.
As time went by, Disney made more and more cartoons and movies with these characters. People could see them in theaters. Later, Disneyland and other Disney theme parks were built. People could go there and meet their favorite characters in person. It was like a dream come true for many fans.
Nowadays, Mickey Mouse and his friends are still very important in the entertainment industry. They continue to bring joy to people of all ages. Whether it’s a small child watching a cartoon or an adult visiting a theme park, Mickey Mouse always has a special place in their hearts.
When was Mickey Mouse created
A. In 1920. B. In 1928. C. In 1938. D. In 1948.
Why do people love Mickey Mouse and his friends
A. Because they are ugly. B. Because they are boring.
C. Because they are cute, funny and bring happiness.
D. Because they are very serious.
Who is not Mickey Mouse’s friend
A. Minnie Mouse. B. Donald Duck. C. Goofy. D. Snow White.
What happened later after Mickey Mouse became famous
A. Disney made only short cartoons.
B. Disney stopped making cartoons.
C. Disneyland and other Disney theme parks were built.
D. People forgot about Mickey Mouse.
What’s the main idea of this passage
A. To introduce the history of Mickey Mouse and his friends.
B. To talk about how to draw Mickey Mouse.
C. To tell people why Disney is famous.
D. To show that Mickey Mouse is the only popular character.
三、完形填空
Do you like watching TV What kind of TV shows do you like best Some people like watching sitcoms. They think sitcoms are very 21______. They can make people laugh. Others like watching soap operas. They like to follow the story and see what 22._______ next.
My friend, Lucy, is a big fan of game shows. She likes to 23._______ the questions and see if she can get the right answers. She says it’s very exciting when she guesses correctly. I, on the other hand, like talk shows. I like to listen to different people’s 24._______ and ideas. It makes me think and learn a lot.
Last week, our class had a discussion about TV shows. We talked about the advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of shows. Some classmates said that reality shows could make them feel 25._______ because they could see real people and real situations. But others thought that some reality shows were too 26._______ and not very meaningful.
In conclusion, different people have different 27._______ about TV shows. We should choose the shows that suit us. And we should also not watch TV for too long. It’s important to have a 28.________ life. After all, there are so many other interesting things to do, like reading books, playing sports and 29.________ with friends.
So, next time when you turn on the TV, think about what you really want to watch. Don’t just 30._______ the remote control and watch whatever comes on. Choose wisely and enjoy your TV time.
A. boring B. funny C. scary D. sad
A. happens B. happened C. will happen D. is happening
A. answer B. ask C. hear D. see
A. stories B. voices C. opinions D. plans
A. real B. excited C. bored D. surprised
A. noisy B. quiet C. slow D. fast
A. choices B. hobbies C. interests D. opinions
A. healthy B. busy C. happy D. lazy
A. talking B. talked C. talk D. talks
A. pick up B. put up C. give up D. look up
四、根据所给单词的首字母或汉意写单词
That’s the r________ why I arrived late this morning.
What h_________ to them yesterday
China is f_________ for the Great Wall.
Are you r________ for the coming tests
These books have nothing in c_________, they are very different.
He is ________（富有的） but his brother is poor.
Sound and music _________(出现) in the movie in 1928.
Tom’s brother joined the _________(军队) two years ago.
Our teacher asked us not to do_________(毫无意义的) things.
I _________(期待) to win but I lost at last.
五、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
Do you like cartoons Cartoons are very popular 1______ children and even adults. There are many different kinds of cartoons. Some cartoons 2______ (be) about animals. For example, “Tom and Jerry” shows the funny life 3______ a cat and a mouse. They always fight but they also care about each other sometimes.
Others are about superheroes. These superheroes have special powers and they fight 4______ bad guys to protect the world. Kids love them because they are so cool.
Some people like watching Japanese cartoons. They are usually very 5______ (color) and have interesting storylines. “Doraemon” is a very famous Japanese cartoon. It has a blue robot cat from the future 6______ has all kinds of magical tools.
Watching cartoons can be a great way to relax. It can also help us 7______ (improve) our imagination. But we should remember not to watch too much. It’s better to have a balance 8______ watching TV and doing other activities.
In the evening, after finishing our homework, we can sit down and enjoy a nice cartoon show. It will make us feel 9______ (happy) and take away our tiredness. So, next time when you want to watch something, why not 10______ (choose) a cartoon
六、书面表达
假如你是李华，你的美国笔友 Tom 对中国的电视节目很感兴趣，他来信询问你最喜欢的电视节目是什么以及喜欢的原因。请你根据以下提示给他写一封回信。
提示：
你最喜欢的电视节目是《朗读者》(The Reader)；
该节目每周五晚在中央电视台播出；
节目邀请各行各业的人朗读经典文学作品，形式新颖，富有文化内涵；
观看这个节目可以让你学到很多知识，感受到文字的力量，还能放松心情。
要求：
包含所有提示内容，可适当发挥；
语句通顺，语法正确，书写工整；
词数：80 字左右。
Dear Tom,
I’m glad to hear that you’re interested in Chinese TV shows. My favorite TV show is The Reader. It is broadcast on CCTV every Friday night. The show invites people from all walks of life to read classic literary works. The form is novel and full of cultural connotations. Watching it can help me learn a lot of knowledge, feel the power of words and relax.
Best regards,
Li Hua